For the Seventh Time in a Row Cobalt Runabouts Are Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction in J.D. Power and Associates Study.

For the seventh straight time*, large runabouts (20 to 29 feet) built by Cobalt Boats have ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the 2008 J.D. Power and Associates Boat Competitive Information StudySM, addressing owners who purchased their boats between June 1, 2006 and May 31, 2007. The study investigated owners’ satisfaction with their runabouts across six factors: 1) engine, 2) ride and handling, 3) design and styling, 4) water sports, 5) sound system, and 6) helm and instrument panel. Cobalt boats ranks highest in each of the six factors.

Yanmar Marine's B5 Bio Diesel Approval

Yanmar Marine's B5 Bio Diesel Approval

Yanmar Marine has approved B5 Bio Diesel fuel for use across most of its recreational marine engines, as part of the company's continuing efforts to encourage environmentally friendly boating.

In general, when compared to standard diesel fuel, B5 Bio Diesel usage can reduce particulate matter and the emission of so-called greenhouse gases. A maximum 5% B5 Bio Diesel is blended with standard fuel and must conform to ASTM D6751 or ISO EN14214 specifications.

THE NEW SEA RAY® 210 SUNDECK® OFFERS EVERYTHING AND MORE

With its all-new 210 Sundeck, Sea Ray set out to create an entry-level craft that would give families everything they wanted and more for unlimited days of on-water excitement. The result is an impressive runabout boasting more versatility, more safety, more comfort, more storage, more performance -- more everything!

Take, for example, the wraparound windshield. It's just like the one you'll find on Sea Ray's larger Sundecks, constructed of tempered and tinted glass. There's a fiberglass bow block-off door below this windshield to limit air flow into the cockpit while the vessel is underway. This is another feature you won't find on too many deck boats this size.

For those who crave the wind-in-their-hair freedom that bow riders provide, the 210 Sundeck offers a pair of lounges up front with integral armrests and cup holders. These bow seats are deep and perfectly shaped for safe, comfortable reclining. They're also hinged to provide access to big port and starboard storage compartments. At the nose, an optional telescopic ladder can be added for no-hassle boarding from the shore.

Every feature in the 210's cockpit has been calculated to maximize comfort and user-friendliness. Twin bucket seats welcome the driver and companion; both seats swivel and slide and have flip-up, thigh-rise bolsters. A lockable fiberglass head compartment in the port console means less dockside restroom stops, therefore, more time for family fun.

Hatteras Yachts is pleased to announce the newest member of its fleet, a 56 Motor Yacht

Hatteras Yachts is pleased to announce the newest member of its fleet, a 56 Motor Yacht that incorporates original design concepts, a spacious interior and intuitive features that make this an ideal boat for the owner-operator. Priced at under $2 million, the 56 Motor Yacht represents a new entry-level product for the thousands of boat owners who aspire to own a Hatteras.

Boaters the world over appreciate the advanced design and robust construction that sets Hatteras apart from the fleet. Like all Hatteras models, the 56 features a solid-fiberglass hull bottom that includes beefy support for key areas such as the tunnels, shaft log and strut locations. Divinycell coring is infused into the hull sides, decks and superstructure to add stiffness and reduce weight. And the hull benefits from an advanced variable-deadrise design that utilizes large propeller tunnels to reduce draft and increase efficiency.

The 56 Motor Yacht features a pair of 705-hp Cummins QSM11s as standard equipment, installed in a V-drive configuration with the gearbox forward. This positions the engine room as far aft as possible and allows for more living space below. Combined with the boat’s 18-foot 2-inch beam, this configuration gives the 56MY as much interior volume as many yachts in the mid-60-foot range. Powered by its standard engines, the 56 Motor Yacht is expected to achieve a cruising speed of 18 knots and top end of 21 knots. With her 900-gallon fuel capacity, that provides a usable range of approximately 300 nautical miles. Optional 1,000-hp CAT C18s will push the 56 to a cruise of 26 knots and a top end of 29 knots. The 56MY features a three-stateroom, two-head arrangement that includes a 130-square-foot full-beam master stateroom amidship, a VIP stateroom forward, and guest bunks to port. An optional arrangement provides for a private crew quarters with discreet access, in lieu of the third guest stateroom.

SEA-KING DELIVERS HD SIMPLICITY WITH INTRODUCTION OF 1800-HD AND 1500-HD ANTENNAS

SEA-KING DELIVERS HD SIMPLICITY WITH INTRODUCTION OF 1800-HD AND 1500-HD ANTENNAS

Satellite Antenna Leader Unveils Out-of-Box HD Ready Solutions with Enhanced Design for Increased
Signal Strength, Broader Coverage and Reliable Performance in Rough Seas

King Controls, a leading manufacturer of mobile satellite antenna systems
for marine and terrestrial markets, announced today the Sea-King 1800-HD and 1500-HD marine
satellite TV antennas. A redesign of its previously existing full motion satellite domes, the new
Sea-King line offers cutting-edge advancements in antenna design with unmatched compatibility
including HDTV programming from DIRECTV® and DISH Network™. Fully HD-ready with no
additional accessories required, the 1800-HD and 1500-HD offer boaters increased signal
strength that ensures superior viewing capability over a broad coverage area, even in rough seas
or poor weather conditions. With the Sea-King 1800-HD and 1500-HD antennas, boaters can
enjoy greater satellite viewing options, enhanced performance and true HD simplicity, at an
unparalleled price.

King Controls’ new Sea-King 1800-HD and 1500-HD antennas employ an innovative design that
provides boaters with more efficient access to their favorite satellite TV programming.
Challenging the widely accepted, but dated, industry design, King Controls has replaced the
front-mounted low noise block (LNB) with a pioneering rear feed design. This new less cluttered
dish design optimizes signal strength resulting in a substantially larger geographic coverage
area. Additionally, the rear mounted LNB creates a lower center of gravity within the dome
promoting greater stability, smoother motor operation and extended product life. The durable and
robust domes also use ultra-quiet and quick servomotors allowing them to handle the demands
of the open seas with ease, making Sea-King antennas the fastest tracking models in their class.

Marquis 40 Sport Coupe Receives "Best of Year" Award

Marquis 40 Sport Coupe Receives "Best of Year" Award from

Peter Janssen, Editorial Director of MotorBoating magazine (left) presents the Best of Year award to Robert VanGrunsven, President of Marquis Yachts.

THE NEW AZIMUT 58

THE NEW AZIMUT 58

The new Azimut 58 Flybridge developed and built in the Azimut Yachts yards in Avigliana has been presented in at the Genoa International Boat Show.

A tribute to the sea, the element from which every form draws life. This is the thought that gave rise to the creative idea behind the new Azimut 58: ample flanks from which large spaces take shape in which to live a direct relationship with the sea. Generous volumes whose forms reflect the waves of the sea.

The Azimut 58 Flybridge, designed by Stefano Righini, reflects in the sea–green color, dedicated to the first model, the beauty of the nature of islands and atolls and diffuses in the interiors of the saloon the luminosity of the external panoramas through huge expanses of glass and the new rectangular panoramic windows of the master cabin, for the first time openable. The large, square bow, a flybridge that unites the dining area with the sun deck in a rational way: distinctive features of the external volumes that ensure maximum comfort and pleasure of onboard life.

Bertram Yacht Introduces 410 Convertible

Bertram Yacht Introduces 410 Convertible

BERTRAM YACHT DEBUTS NEW 410 CONVERTIBLE IN SERIES OF EVENTS,

MIAMI, Fla. – Bertram Yacht, the legendary builder of high-performance sportfishing

vessels, unveils the new 410 Convertible through a series of events beginning with a

summer demo tour along the East Coast with stops in Jacksonville, Stuart and St.

Augustine, Fla., Wilmington, NC and Charleston, SC. A VIP soiree in Wrightsville Beach,

NC and press function at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo cap off the private launch

schedule, while the public is introduced to the newest Bertram model at the 2007 Ft.

Lauderdale International Boat Show in October. The 410 joins the 360 and 450 models

as a complete owner-operator fishing and cruising platform.

Interlux introduces a new antifouling, Pacifica

Interlux introduces a new antifouling, Pacifica

Vice President for Marketing Bob Donat said “In responding to many customer requests, particularly in Southern California,
Interlux is proud to introduce Pacifica. Pacifica is a new antifouling that provides an alternative to boat owners,
boatyards and those in the boating community looking for a copper free antifouling paint to reduce copper accumulation.
Pacifica does not contain copper and uses a controlled biocide release mechanism to combat fouling.

Pacifica erodes away over time but is tough enough to hold up to regular cleanings if necessary. What’s
more, Pacifica meets the most stringent VOC regulations in California. Boatyards will love the fast dry
properties of Pacifica which allow boats to be painted and launched the same day.”

Bertram Yacht Introduces Its New Flagship The 700 Convertible

Bertram Yacht Introduces Its New Flagship

– Bertram Yacht, the legendary builder of high-performance sportfishing yachts, unveils the new 700 Convertible, the flagship of the Bertram fleet, at the 2007 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show in October. Responding to an increased industry and customer demand for yachts in the 67’-74’ category, Bertram Yacht and Ferretti Group created the largest Bertram model with performance, luxury and comfort in mind.

Featuring as an option, the exclusive ARG (Anti-rolling Gyro) technology, which suppresses rolling motion and reduces rolling angle by up to 50 percent. The 700 is a battlewagon in all types of weather conditions. The deep-V hull, which set the standard for offshore excellence more than 40 years ago, coupled with the modification of the hull strakes to reduce impact at the bow of the boat, combine for a smoother ride and increased performance. With optional power, the Bertram 700 Convertible has projected top end speeds of 35 knots.

New to the Bertram design, the 700 gives owners the option of selecting a flybridge rod locker and freezer, adding to the renowned smart fishability of Bertram Yachts. Advanced